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Technology Acceleration Program (TAP) Grant is a program from the Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR) that funds newly established science and technology-based companies in Utah. Awards of up to $500,000 provide a financial stimulus to help emerging companies accelerate technology development and grow their businesses.
The program is designed to support promising Utah-based science and technology startups and generate future tax revenues to offset the state's investment. Past recipients include companies working on advanced energy technologies such as Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells, demonstrating the program's focus on high-impact, commercially viable technologies.
Eligible applicants are newly established science and technology companies operating in the state of Utah.
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Technology Acceleration Program (TAP) Initiative | OxEon Energy | Beyond Current Potential Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells Technology Acceleration Program (TAP) Initiative Technology: Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC) OxEon Energy was selected to be a part of the Utah Science Technology Acceleration and Research (USTAR) Technology Acceleration Program (TAP).
This program assists newly established science and technology-based companies in the state. Through this initiative, the State of Utah provided grant funding for OxEon Energy to accelerate its SOEC (Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell) technology development.
The goal of the USTAR program and the TAP initiative is to provide a financial stimulus for Utah’s promising emerging science and technology companies to grow and provide future tax funds to offset the state’s investment. This contract has helped OxEon improve its SOEC technology and provides a technical basis for future customers.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Private-sector technology companies in Utah at Technology Readiness Levels 3 to 5. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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